The Run ExperienceI WISH I was stronger and knew about strength training when I first started to train for 5Ks. It would've saved me from a lot of injuries and frustration, so I'm sharing my conversation with beginner runner Katrin Berndt today on what I've since learned and what I now provide for new runners all over in The Run Experience App.
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Strength Training for a 5k | A Beginners StoryThe Run Experience2019-10-28 | I WISH I was stronger and knew about strength training when I first started to train for 5Ks. It would've saved me from a lot of injuries and frustration, so I'm sharing my conversation with beginner runner Katrin Berndt today on what I've since learned and what I now provide for new runners all over in The Run Experience App.
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http://bit.ly/2NDhzGLUnlocking Foot Strength: Essential Core Exercises for Better Balance!The Run Experience2024-10-14 | Are you ready to enhance your balance, stability, and overall foot strength? In this video, we look into the often-overlooked "foot core" — the foundation of your movement! Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just looking to improve your everyday life, these targeted exercises are designed to boost your performance and prevent injuries. What You'll Learn: - The importance of foot core strength for overall mobility - Step-by-step demonstrations of effective exercises - Tips for incorporating foot core training into your routine - How to use these exercises for better performance in sports and daily activities Why Should You Care? Strong feet play a crucial role in your body’s alignment, balance, and power. By strengthening your foot core, you can enhance your athletic performance, reduce injury risks, and improve your overall quality of life.
Let’s take the first step towards stronger, healthier feet together!
REFERENCES: The foot core term first gained attention with McKeon et al's 2015 article in British Journal of Sports medicine. Another 2009 paper authored by Jay Dicharry in the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy offers more specific information on foot stability and function.
Barefoot walking and running can be used as a training tool to strengthen the foot core system. Robbins et al in the 1987 paper Running related injury prevention through barefoot adaptations (Med Sci Sports Exerc 19:148-56)
In another paper by Bruggemann et al Effect of increased mechanical stimuli on foot muscles functional capacity (American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. 2005) he measured the cross sectional area of some of the intrinsic muscles of the foot in runners who trained for 5 months in minimal shoes. They reported significant increases in the size of these muscles.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Are We Over-Medicalizing Sports Injuries? Empower Your Self-Efficacy!The Run Experience2024-09-23 | If you are continually seeing Sports docs or therapists for a multitude of injuries then this important message is one you need to hear.
Brad has being a sports physiotherapist for over 25 years and discusses a recent report put forward by two well respected sports physicians. Many athletes are being disempowered by hyper medicalisation.
Don’t reduce your self efficacy by falling into this trap.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Maximize Your Ultra Training: The Importance of IntervalsThe Run Experience2024-09-15 | Are intervals a waste of time when training for an ultra?
Check out our latest vid where Brad goes into the reasons why intervals are ‘ultra’ important when training to go long and his three top trail specific interval sessions that will build speed, running efficiency and mental toughness.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The 3 Biggest Training Errors You Need to Stop Making!The Run Experience2024-09-06 | Are you pushing yourself to the limit but finding yourself sidelined by injuries? In this video, we dive deep into the three biggest training errors that could be holding you back from reaching your fitness goals! Discover why neglecting proper stretching and strength training can lead to serious injuries, and learn how to incorporate effective techniques to improve your form. Are you eager to increase your running distance? We’ll discuss the dangers of building up your mileage too fast and provide tips to gradually and safely increase your training load. Learn about the importance of balancing high-intensity and low-intensity training. We’ll explain how following the 80/20 rule can enhance your performance while keeping injuries at bay.
Join us as we break down these common pitfalls and arm you with the knowledge to train smarter, not harder. Don't let injuries derail your progress—watch now and stay in the game!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Bounce Back Stronger | Recovering with a Curved TreadmillThe Run Experience2024-08-24 | If you're an injured runner looking to bounce back stronger, watch this video with Coach Brad on recovering with a curved treadmill. Learn how this innovative piece of equipment can safely help you heal and get back to running in no time!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Cost of Injury: How Much Running Fitness Do You Really Lose?The Run Experience2024-08-17 | When you are injured and unable to run, you will inevitably lose some of your running fitness due to the lack of regular training. The extent of fitness loss can vary depending on the type and duration of the injury, as well as the individual's fitness level prior to the injury. Factors such as age, overall health, and the specific rehabilitation activities undertaken during the recovery period can also influence how much running fitness is lost.
Join Coach Brad as he returns to running after 8 months off. How much running performance is lost, and find out the most important factor to hold on to running fitness when injured.
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He has competed in 7 marathons with times ranging from 3:20 right through to 2:47. Training mistakes were made so listen in and avoid making them!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Breath Control: Elevate Your Run with Gears of BreathingThe Run Experience2024-08-03 | Do you have problems with breathing while you run?
Check out this video on one of the most popular topics when it comes to run performance. Join Coach Brad who unpacks the ‘Gears of Breathing’ concept, how to apply it to your running, and why you should!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Ultimate Hill Run Workout for Beginners! Boost Your Speed, Strength, & Endurance - Follow-AlongThe Run Experience2024-07-24 | 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Join Coach Liz for this Ultimate Hill Run Workout! This session is designed to take your running game to new heights – literally! 🌄 Whether you're a beginner looking to build strength and endurance or gearing up for a marathon or half marathon, this workout is your secret weapon. 💪
What You'll Get: 🔥 A dynamic warm-up to get you ready 🔥 Guided hill repeats to build power and stamina 🔥 Tips and motivation to keep you going strong 🔥 A cool-down session to wrap it all up
Workout Overview: Dynamic muscle activations 10 minute warm-up jog 5 Rounds: 60 seconds run hard uphill 2 minute recovery downhill 3 minute cooldown jog to walk Use a 5 - 10% incline if you are on a treadmill.
When to use this workout: If you're new to running, this workout is best completed once per week for 4-8 weeks as part of your strength or base training phase and introduction to speedwork. If you're in the strength phase of a marathon or half marathon program, aim to include it once per week for 4 weeks.
Follow along, and let's conquer these hills together!
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Join Coach Brad as he explains what this means; how far to lean; and a simple drill to reinforce all the information.
Brad will over a recent study showing how too much of a lean is detrimental to your run performance!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Master the A B C Running Drills to Run FASTER with BETTER Form!The Run Experience2024-07-13 | The A B C running drills are a great way to break down running into segments. Join Coach Brad as he goes over each drill, how to progress with speed and a couple of simple cues to work on.
Then Brad will explain when to use them.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Big Sur Marathon Recap!The Run Experience2024-07-10 | Run alongside Coach Morgan at the 2024 Big Sur Marathon just 10 days after she ran the Boston Marathon.
Feel the electricity from the crowds, fellow runners, and spectacular views!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Boost Your Running Performance with One Exercise!The Run Experience2024-07-06 | Coach Brad goes over two studies that show how ONE simple Plyometric exercise can improve your 5K time by almost 3 minutes over 8 weeks!
The best part is this exercise only takes 6 minutes twice a week. Brad will also go over the exact protocol used in both studies so you can add it to your training right now!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Surviving the Bloodroot 10 Miler: Race RecapThe Run Experience2024-07-02 | Coach Liz has signed up for some incredible challenges this year, and her next stop is the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont for the epic Bloodroot 10 Miler! This race features dirt trails, rocky paths, gnarly roots, and mountainous terrain, home to the legendary Spartan Death Race. Can Coach Liz conquer the 10-miler after her comeback from a back injury? Watch to find out!
To find out more about this race and the other races available: Link to all Peak Races: peakraces.com To sign up for the 2025 Bloodroot 10 miler or Ultras, Click here: peakraces.com/bloodroot-ultra
Peak Races and Spartan are not affiliates of The Run Experience. However, Coach Liz is a Certified Spartan SGX Coach.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Training for Hilly RacesThe Run Experience2024-06-27 | If you're gearing up for a challenging course with lots of elevation changes, this video is a must-watch.
Whether you're preparing for your first hilly race or looking to improve your performance, Coaches Morgan and Liz have got you covered with practical tips and proven strategies!
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Join Brad as he outlines a time efficient, proven way to get stronger that requires no equipment and you can easily blend it into YOUR life!
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Don’t fear! Join Coach Brad as he outlines why continuing to train using cycling and swimming can hold your run performance plus he describes a recent real world example that will shock you!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43This 17 Year Old Ran WHAT RACE???The Run Experience2024-06-11 | Coach Dan sits down with 17 year old ultra running phenom Brody Chisholm to talk about his most recent major accomplishment, running the Cocodona 250 miler!
Brody talks his long distance history, racing strategies, and special guest Michael McKnight shows up with some special news for Brody!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Thank You!The Run Experience2024-06-08 | What an incredible adventure! We are beyond grateful for everyone who made the 2024 Boston Marathon an unforgettable experience for us! From the TRE Community that we always love to see in person, to the fans who cheered us on every step of the way—THANK YOU! 🙌
We already can't wait to see you again in 2025!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43From Beginner to Pro: How Strides Can Transform Your Running JourneyThe Run Experience2024-06-04 | In this video, we delve into the significance of incorporating strides into your training routine.
Strides, short bursts of fast-paced running, offer numerous benefits for runners of all levels. From improving running form and efficiency to enhancing speed and power, strides play a crucial role in overall performance development.
Join us as we explore why strides are essential for every runner looking to take their training to the next level.
In April 2023, she experienced a low back injury and has been dealing with it since.
Find out her story, what caused the issue, and how she got through being misdiagnosed in the first place.
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These have been promoted by the spine guru himself Dr. Stuart McGill. Learn how doing three exercises, for only 3-5min, twice a week can take your running to a new level!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Future of Trail Running | An Interview with Jean FortierThe Run Experience2024-05-18 | Coach Dan recently had the opportunity to speak with Jean Fortier, the Founder and Race Director of Quebec Mega Trail.
Dan and Jean discuss trail running, how the Quebec Mega Trail series sets itself apart from other trail races, and what lies ahead in the future for the sport!
Will Coach Dan consider taking on the challenge after this interview? Find out here!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43I Tried To Cold Plunge for 30 Days Straight!The Run Experience2024-05-14 | Coach Liz challenges herself to a cold plunge every day for 30 days. Watch on to find out if she could complete this challenge, learn what cold plunging can do for your running, and how to do it right!
Reference Links: Effects of physical exercise and cold stimulation on serum testosterone level in men: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1890772
Impact of Cold-Water Immersion Compared with Passive Recovery Following a Single Bout of Strenuous Exercise on Athletic Performance in Physically Active Participants: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01644-9
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Most Effective Running Drill Youre Probably NOT Doing!The Run Experience2024-05-07 | This running drill was developed by the worlds fastest miler in the year over 140 years ago. If you are pushed for time and want the best running drill with no equipment required and can be completed while watching a screen or standing behind a desk - look no further!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Fast Track: Insider Tips to Help You Break Running World RecordsThe Run Experience2024-04-30 | Coach Brad has been working towards these world records for the last 8 years. Tune in to find out his 3 biggest takeaways; what the world records are that he is aiming to break, and the date of his attempts.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Is The Garmin Sweat Rate Accurate?The Run Experience2024-04-25 | Ever wonder how much you sweat when you run? Or, ever wonder if your watch's fluid loss estimate is accurate? Coach Liz uses herself as a test specimen and runs through a sweat test to compare with her Garmin Watch estimate.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Maximize Your Race Performance: The Power of Reverse PeriodizationThe Run Experience2024-04-20 | Join coach Brad as he delves into why a reverse periodization will serve you better than the more traditional running plan especially if your running event is from 5-10km.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Boston Marathon is NOT HillyThe Run Experience2024-04-13 | Coach Morgan has a HOT TAKE for you that may be considered a bit controversial in the running world, but hear her out as she breaks down the Boston Marathon course and gives you a few tips and tricks on how to train to conquer one of the most iconic marathons in the world!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Can This Workout Predict My Marathon Time?The Run Experience2024-04-11 | Does running 10 x 800 meters around a track sound like a way to predict how fast you can run a marathon? Coach Morgan is on the case, putting sneakers to the track to test this theory.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43How To Practice Pacing WHILE YOU RUN!The Run Experience2024-04-06 | In this video Coach Morgan teaches you a fun and effective way to listen to your body and adjust your pace at the same time!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Unleash Your Running Potential with Kettlebell Swings A simple GuideThe Run Experience2024-04-02 | Join Coach Brad as he explains why the simple kettlebell swing should be part of EVERY runner's training.
He will go over why the swing is one of the best exercises to optimise the body and improve full body strength, how to do the swing correctly, common mistakes, and a simple routine to get started with.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Confessions of a Stubborn Runner | The Painful TruthThe Run Experience2024-03-30 | Coach Brad is a physiotherapist and has been involved with coaching for almost 20 years. He should know how to manage his own running injuries when they pop up?
Check out his story of ignoring niggles and then paying the price. Learn the lessons so you don’t have to be on the running sidelines for extended periods of time.
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Follow along with Coach Morgan for a quick but efficient body weight hip strengthening routine.
Your hip muscles support your pelvis and core. If these muscles are not doing their job properly, a strong foundation does not exist, and your body will have to compensate to adjust for the deficit.
Give this workout a go to begin the build to a stronger more durable body
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43I Did A 30 Day Challenge and THIS Is What Happened!🤯The Run Experience2024-03-23 | Did the 30 Day Challenge actually have an impact on Coach Dan's fitness? If so, HOW?
Coach Dan wraps up his 30 Day Challenge experience, and shares how it made a difference in his fitness during the toughest months of the year!
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Sources: Chevalier, G et al's paper Earthing : Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earths Surface Electrons (Jour Environmental Public Health 2012, Jan 12)
Dr. John Briffa (Specialist in Integrated Medicine, who graduated from University College London School of Medicine as a prize winning student, and completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Sciences and Immunology)
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43The Key to Success for Beginner Runners🔑The Run Experience2024-03-08 | One of the biggest misconceptions in running is that new runners are not real athletes and they don’t need a coach.
A coach is valuable at any stage of your running journey but is crucial right at the start.
Join coach Brad as he goes over the TOP 5 reasons why ALL runners starting off should seek out a coach.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43I Raced Against My Watch and THIS HAPPENED!👀The Run Experience2024-03-02 | Coach Morgan's watch predicts that she can run a pretty fast half marathon, but can she BEAT THE TIME?
In this video, Coach Morgan races her watch in an attempt to beat its "predicted time".
This is what happened....
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Unlocking Speed: Essential Training Tips for a Powerful Finishing Kick 🔥The Run Experience2024-02-23 | Join coach Brad as he goes over the three most important aspects to train if you want a lightning fast finishing kick!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43We Trained a First Time Marathoner and THIS HAPPENED!🤯The Run Experience2024-02-16 | Coaches Morgan and Liz had the honor of assisting a very special athlete across the finish line of his first marathon.
Hear the story of how Sam Golbach came to work with our coaches from the YouTube channel Sam & Colby and how he trained and executed a DIY marathon.
Sam's Video: youtu.be/e1ErCGSWM2Y?si=jsAb8S6-Ipo7tRY5Optimizing Training Intensity Finding the Perfect BalanceThe Run Experience2024-02-09 | It's crucial to find the right balance between pushing yourself and allowing for adequate recovery.
In this video, Coach Brad walks you through several steps that will keep you running, and help you avoid feeling run down!
Study Reference: Effect of carbohydrate ingestion during exercise on post-exercise substrate oxidation and energy intake Christopher L Melby et al. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2002 Sep.
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Achieve Faster Times: Dan Kings Easy Speed Method Demystified for RunnersThe Run Experience2024-02-02 | Join Coach Brad as he goes over why EVERY runner can benefit from a new training method developed by world record runner - Dan King.
Easy Speed is a system that will benefit any runner at every age and stage. Running with controlled effort netted three world records for Dan King, from the mile to the 5k, all within 24hrs!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Rio Del Lago 100 Breakdown with Coach Morgan & The Mile 99 Interview!The Run Experience2024-01-26 | Coach Morgan dives deep into the details of her second 100 mile race during her post race interview with The Mile 99 Interview series!
Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Packing for the Ultimate Challenge: Coach Morgans 100-Mile Race Essentials!The Run Experience2024-01-19 | When it comes to packing for a 100 mile race, there are many things that can be considered "essential". What do you absolutely need, and what is simply an "option"?
Coach Morgan gives you a look inside her personal gear bag that she meticulously packed for the Rio Del Lago 100 mile race that she recently ran. From the obvious to the obscure, Coach Morgan will share it all, along with some of her personal favorites!
Watch our Rio Del Lago 100 mile race recap here: youtube.com/watch?v=4GfRCjaAWRoOut of the Box Training Secret #1 #shortsThe Run Experience2024-01-15 | Download The Daily Run App: tre.onelink.me/I8YZ/3eb5fc43Boost Your Performance: Sand Running and Running with Cycling Strategies UnveiledThe Run Experience2024-01-12 | Coach Brad recently watched a local triathlon won by Olympic medalist Hayden Wilde.
Join him as he goes over two alternate run training methods (inspired by watching the triathlon) that will elevate your run experience and performance to the next level!
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Join coach Brad as he gives you 6 top strategies to make your New Year resolutions stick!
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